6. How did we end up here. The US has flipped with this monster tRump and his cohorts at the helm. n/t

25. I've been reflecting on this very question...

I can find no other explanation than pure racism. They spent eight years accusing Obama of "dividing" the country when in actuality they were projecting and laying the groundwork for the racism and hatred that Trump espouses. And almost 63 million people voted for it--loved it and cheered for it.

Nationalism is fascism. The right wing is working towards an authoritarian form of government and they have succeeded in dominating the local, state and now federal levels. And at every level they are chipping away at anything remotely progressive.

It is insidious and pervasive how they have taken over the narrative in the news media. We can call it corporate media all day long, but it is in actuality the propaganda machine for the Republicans.

Thankfully we are now woke. Hopefully we can be as strong and brave as those who came before us to fight for our beliefs and rights and freedoms.

38. Yes, I agree with all you say, especially pure racism. I think many in the past have felt the

government just runs along day to day, not realizing there is always the potential for a character like tRump to seize the reins of government and usher in his cohorts. We've seen this happen in other countries for eons, but I think many felt this could never happen in the US. What is startling is, Obama and tRump are polar opposites and in such a short span of time. Much of it is, as you say, republican controlled media, the mouthpiece of their endless propaganda to bring the US down, install an authoritarian government and bury democracy.

33. we are still here.

24. I miss him

And the first family terribly. What was it like to bounce out of bed and hit the day running without a deep fear of what fresh hell the orange anus released while we all slept? Every day is like that now.